If you have been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation it's critically important to learn everything you can nowso you can partner with your doctor effectively, ask the right questions and understand the answers.

That's why the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health has engaged a team of top atrial fibrillation experts, Dr. Hugh Calkins, Dr. Ronald Berger, Dr. Gregory Marcus and Dr. Pate D Thomson, to bring you Atrial Fibrillation: The Latest Management Strategies. This authoritative Special Health Report contains vital information you won't find in any other single source. Get straightforward answers to your questions about living with atrial fibrillationthe most common sustained cardiac arrhythmiawith expert medical guidance on the newest treatments, based on recently updated clinical practice guidelines.

If you're a caregiver, you know first-hand what it's like: Getting swept up in a flurry of tasksbathing, shopping, cooking, feeding, making arrangements for medical care, managing behavioral problems, making decisions for the ill person that you have never had to consider beforewhile simultaneously trying to cope with your own anxieties and fears. It's an extremely hard joband often it feels like you're in it alone. But you're not.

That's why we asked two world-renowned Alzheimer's specialistsDr. Peter Rabins and Dr. Ann Morrisonto write this practical, no-nonsense guide, Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease: A Guide for the Home Caregiver. It's a frank and intimate conversation on caring for the dementia patient.

If you're concerned because you've experienced recurring "senior moments" ... if you have any history of AD or related memory disorders in your family ... if a loved one has been showing signs of memory loss that concern you ... if you are caring for someone recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's and are wondering about a new drug or therapy ... Then it's critically important to learn everything you can about this devastating disease now so you can make informed decisions about getting the correct diagnosis and treatmentso you can partner with your doctor effectively, ask the right questions, and understand the answers. In Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer's Disease, you'll learn how AD is currently diagnosed ... the existing drugs that are used to treat it ... and various new therapies that may some day provide better treatment. You'll learn answers to key Alzheimer's Disease questions.

Knowledge is key when it comes to treating prostate cancer successfully. Prostate cancer is unusual in that there is NO CONSENSUS among doctors about the best treatment for prostate canceror even, in many cases, whether any type of treatment at all is necessary.

In Choosing The Right Treatment For Prostate Cancer, you will learn about each one of your treatment options, its pros and cons, and what factors in your own test results and personal circumstances would indicate choosing one prostate cancer treatment over another, and which is likely to help you achieve the best outcome.

If you have chronic bronchitis or emphysema, Treating and Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is written for you. It's critically important to learn everything you can about your condition so you can make informed decisions about your treatmentso you can partner with your doctor effectively, ask the right questions, and understand the answers. This authoritative 79-page report contains vital information you won't find in any other single source. Armed with this knowledge, you can work closely with your doctor to breathe easier, minimize restrictions, and maximize to whatever extent possible the quality of your life.

The 2019 Back Pain and Osteoporosis White Paper is designed to keep you fully informed and up-to-the-minute on new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of back pain and osteoporosis.

Medical experts tackle all common types of back problems ranging from simple muscle spasms to disc herniation, spinal stenosis and collapsed verterbral bodies. They also address osteoporosis, a common cause of spine and hip fractures; and more.

You will explore the causes and diagnostic techniques, learn about preventive steps that can spare you from considerable pain and examine the latest treatments, including drug and surgical options. This White Paper will help guide you in working with your doctor to make informed medical decisions about back pain and osteoporosis.

The more you know about managing your heart condition, the better prepared you will be to deal with the symptoms. Learning as much as possible about the causes, effects and treatments for heart disease is the first step toward living a full life without the pain and physical limitations that often accompany Coronary Heart Disease (CHD).

In your copy of the 2019 Coronary Heart Disease White Paper, you'll receive a thorough overview of what the medical field knows about CHD: the causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests and procedures, treatment options and heart-smart lifestyle choices to help you maintain optimal wellness despite your CHD.

The lessons of the last decade are clear: Effective management of diabetes in the early stages is the best way to prevent or minimize future complications. People with prediabetes can prevent their condition from worsening, while those who have been diagnosed with diabetes have effective ways to monitor their condition and control their blood glucose levels.

In the 2019 Diabetes White Paper, a leading expert reports on the latest diabetes treatment strategies and explores recent research on diet and lifestyle and the newest advancements in treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Symptoms related to digestive disorders can be alleviated, and often completely eliminated, with the right combination of medication, dietary changes, exercise, weight loss, stress reduction and surgery.

In the 2019 Digestive Disorders White Paper, you will discover exciting advances and the most useful, current information to help you prevent or treat conditions affecting the digestive tract.

You'll find a thorough overview of what the medical field knows about upper and lower digestive tract disorders (including everything from gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD] to peptic ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome to colorectal polyps and conditions that affect the liver, gallbladder and pancreas.

If you're like most people over age 50, having a heart attack is probably one of your major health concernsand understandably so. Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in Americans. As a result, you might think that heart attacks are an inevitable part of growing older. But there's nothing inevitable about them at all.

In fact, heart attacks are highly preventable. Regardless of your gender or age, you can dramatically reduce your chances of having a heart attack by incorporating into your everyday life the information you'll find in the 2019 Heart Attack Prevention White Paper.

If you have hypertension (high blood pressure), you have one of the most prevalent disorders in the United States. About 20 percent of people with hypertension don't even know they have it. That's because hypertension is a "silent disease" and usually gives few or no warning signs before it erupts with major complications such as a stroke.

Avoiding hypertension or detecting it early can dramatically reduce your risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. Fortunately, in most cases, the condition can be easily detected and is usually controlled with a combination of diet, exercise and medication.

The 2019 Hypertension and Stroke White Paper provides you with valuable insights on managing hypertension and preventing stroke.

In the 2019 Lung Disorders White Paper, you will discover exciting advances and the most useful, current information to help you prevent or treat conditions affecting your lungs. Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD, Emphysema, Influenza, Emphysema, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer. You will learn how to prevent these diseases and, when symptoms arise, the best ways for you to work with your doctor to diagnose and treat them.

You might think that dietary changes made later in life will have little effect on your health. But changing dietary habits and losing weight in middle or even old age can significantly improve how you feel and can decrease your risk of chronic diseases.

To help you in your quest for a healthier lifestyle, leading nutrition and weight control authorities have joined together to bring you the 2019 Nutrition and Weight Control White Paper.

Most of us take our vision for granted until we develop a disorder like cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or diabetic retinopathy. It's important to realize that early detection of disease is essential.

Fortunately, if you have one of these eye disorders and are treated early enough, the progression of disease often can be slowed or even halted, helping you return to daily activities such as driving, grocery shopping, reading and performing household tasks. Get the facts you need NOW to prevent vision loss, and learn about the most current and effective treatments for common eye disorders.

More progress is being made in controlling cholesteroland reducing the incidence of coronary artery diseasethan at any time in U.S. history! There has been so much research in this area that major guidelines for managing cholesterol released only a few years ago have already been updated with new advice about certain cholesterol-lowering medications.

All the important advances in cholesterol research that you need to know about are collectedand condensed in the 2019 Controlling Your Cholesterol Wellness Report from the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter.

With thousands of different dietary supplements to choose from no one person can keep up with all the new developments in nutritional therapies. That's where the 2019 Dietary Supplements Wellness Reports can help save you time and money while improving your health. Our experts tell you exactly what you need to know about the particular dietary supplement you're thinking of taking ... plus, how to apply key research findings to improving and maintaining your own health.

Eating healthy can pay big dividendsin improved health, increased vitality, and greater longevityto men and women who are choosy and deliberate about what they pile onto their plates. But it's not simply a matter of will power.

Learn how to shop, cook, and serve balanced, nutritious meals in the 2019 Eating for Optimal Health Wellness Reportan authoritative, absolutely current resource you can turn to for evidence-based guidance.

The guide to keep you on the leading edge of women's health. An authoritative resourcefrom one of the world's most respected public health institutionsthat you can turn to for evidence-based guidance on how women can live longer, more active, and healthier lives.

Each issue of Health After 50 is packed with the latest cutting-edge health news on both general health topics such as nutrition and weight control, and chronic illnesses such as COPD and dementia. Choose between Print, Digital or Print + Digital and receive access to the full archives!

The Wellness Letter delivers practical, evidence-based coverage of the news about preventive medicine, self-care, nutrition, fitness, and mental well-being in clear, engaging, easy-to-read language. Our editors at the School of Public Health at UC Berkeley constantly review the latest research to clarify often-conflicting and superficial media reports and give you the edge in your quest to live the best life you can.

Interest in vitamin D has increased tremendously over the past decade. Some experts have gone so far as to proclaim that the world is currently in the midst of a Vitamin D revolution. And while there is no question that vitamin D is an essential nutrientand its role in bone health is well establishedthere are still so many unanswered questions. The Benefits of Vitamin D: Bone Health & Beyond looks at the latest research and current thinking on the Vitamin D revolution. Drawing on analysis and guidance from leading vitamin D researchers and health organizationsthe Endocrine Society, the Canadian Cancer Society, the National Osteoporosis Society and othersThe Benefits of Vitamin D: Bone Health & Beyond consolidates the research, providing page after page of provocative argument and debate.

The key to navigating the supermarket is to keep healthy eating in mind in every aisle. And that's where we can help.

The Wellness Supermarket Buying Guide takes the nutrition expertise of the Wellness Letter and makes it actionablefrom the moment you first step into a store to do your grocery shopping. It will help you make the best choices from among the dizzying array of options you face. You'll find advice on how to select foods that are healthier and more environmentally friendlyand on how to get out of the store faster and with more money left in your pocket.

There are steps you can take, RIGHT NOW, to lower your risk of getting cancer. Preventing Cancer puts the risks into perspective. It details lifestyle changes you can start today to help you reduce your risk of cancer in the future. It also tells you what you need to know about the screening tests that can help prevent cancer or increase the likelihood a tumor will be detected early, when it is most treatable. The report details 12 essential lifestyle recommendations to help you reduce your risk of cancerproviding data, research and bottom-line advice on each.

This Special Report on Sleep is full of practical, up-to-date help for how you can get a good, restful night of sleep. And even if you're already a restful sleeper, The ABCs of Sleep will help you learn more about sleep to help you stay that way.

What could be a better way to promote health & wellness than in an appointment calendar? As you keep track of each week's appointments and events, you can learn how to safeguard and promote your health. Each week is presented as a double-page spread, with lots of room to enter appointments and events. And each spread includes excerpts of articles from the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter to help you maintain a positive, day-to-day approach to a healthy lifestyle.The Health & Wellness Engagement Calendar is dedicated to your personal health & wellness with advice about nutrition, exercise and emotional well-being to keep you in a positive frame of mind.